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NT55 LBU

2005 Buell XB9R

Yellow Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,723 mi
Last recorded24,723 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 LBU
MakeBuell
ModelXB9R
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 24,723 miles

Drive belt has slight Perishing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 24,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 24,610 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 24,009 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 24,009 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 21,394 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 18,647 miles

How Reliable is the Buell XB9R?

Based on 3,122 MOT tests across 352 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
352
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
reflector on motorcycle missing 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 29
wheel bearings are excessively rough 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
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NT55 LBU is a 2005 Buell XB9R in Yellow with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Buell XB9R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NT55 LBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buell XB9R typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Buell XB9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NT55 LBU registered?

NT55 LBU is a 2005 Buell XB9R, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is NT55 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT55 LBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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